Blackthorn hedge plants (Prunus spinosa)

Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) hedging plant summary Probably the second most common hedging plant in the UK (after Hawthorn), and suitable for all sites other than waterlogged Profuse flowering very early in spring, and extremely wildlife-friendly Native and non-toxic to livestock, but do not use near horses Prickly Good for hedging from 1m up to 10m, with an average growth rate If you are claiming a farm grant, you must use the 45/60cm 2-year-old plants, planted at 6 per metre (grant rules) All our Blackthorn plants are grown in Britain We have Blackthorn as bare root plants in the dormant season (November to April), and cell-grown and pot-grown plants all year round Please contact us by phone (or email us at hello@hedgenursery.co.uk) if you have any questions, would like any advice, or if your order is likely to exceed £1000 - we may be able to offer a better price than the online price.  We have experienced horticulturists answering calls and emails, and we’re always very happy to help.

Cherry Plum hedge plants (Prunus cerasifera)

Cherry Plum (Prunus cerasifera) hedging plant summary Non-native but naturalised Very early to come into flower in Spring, even earlier than Blackthorn Cherry type fruits, which are edible when cooked (for example, as a jam) Good in partial shade as well as sun and in exposed, windy situations Non-toxic All the plants on this page are grown in Britain This species is also suitable to use as a hedgerow tree (planting density 1 every 5-10m) or in woodland creation (planting density 1 every 2-3sqm), but please bear in mind this is not a native species We supply Cherry Plum as bare root plants in the dormant winter season (November to April) and as cell-grown plants all year round   Please contact us by phone (or email us at hello@hedgenursery.co.uk) if you have any questions, would like any advice, or if your order is likely to exceed £1000 - we may be able to offer a better price than the online price.  We have experienced horticulturists answering calls and emails, and we’re always very happy to help.

Crab Apple hedge plants (Malus sylvestris)

Crab apple (Malus sylvestris) hedging plant or tree sapling summary Beautiful spring flowering species Small wild crab apples in Autumn which are popular with birds Good in partial shade as well as full sun Often included as an additional species in mixed native hedging packs to increase wildlife value If you are claiming a farm grant, you need the bare root 45/60cm 2 yr old plants planted at 6 per metre (grant rules) All the plants on this page are grown in Britain This species is also suitable to use as a hedgerow tree (planting density 1 every 5-10m) or in woodland creation (planting density 1 every 2-3sqm) Available as a bare root plant in the dormant season (November to April) and as cell grown all year round Please contact us by phone (or you can email us at hello@hedgenursery.co.uk) if you have any questions, would like any advice, or if your order is likely to come to over £1000 - we may be able to offer a better price than the online price.  We have experienced horticulturists answering calls and emails and we’re always very happy to help.  

Dog Rose hedge plants (Rosa canina)

Dog rose (Rosa canina) hedging plant summary Extremely thorny Lovely pale pink open rose flowers and attractive rose hips Very good for wildlife, both flowers, hips and well protected, thorny nesting sites Native Easy to grow almost anywhere Livestock safe If you are claiming a farm grant, you need the 45/60cm 2-year-old bare root plants, planted at 6 per metre (grant rules) All the plants on this page are grown in Britain Bare root Dog Rose plants are available in the dormant season (November to April), and in pots and cell-grown all year round Please contact us by phone (or you can email us at hello@hedgenursery.co.uk) if you have any questions, would like any advice, or if your order is likely to come to over £1000 - we may be able to offer a better price than the online price.  We have experienced horticulturists answering calls and emails and we’re always very happy to help.  

Elder hedge plants (Sambucus nigra)

Elder (Sambucus nigra) hedging plant summary UK Native The large, creamy white flowers make Elderflower cordial and the berries make Elderberry wine and other delicious treats! Extremely wildlife-friendly but toxic to animals Tolerant of road salt and good at the coast Good in damp soils as well as normal soils All these plants are grown in Britain Available as a bare root plant in the dormant season from November to April Please contact us by phone (or email us at hello@hedgenursery.co.uk) if you have any questions, would like any advice, or if your order is likely to exceed £1000 - we may be able to offer a better price than the online price.  We have experienced horticulturists answering calls and emails, and we’re always very happy to help.

Hawthorn hedge plants (Crataegus monogyna)

Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) hedging plant summary The UK's most popular hedging plant, forming the main component of farm hedgerows all over the country and also popular as a hedgerow tree or in woodland creation schemes.  If you're looking for a mixed native hedge rather than just Hawthorn, please go to our Mixed Native Hedging Pack section  Profuse flowering and berrying - extremely wildlife friendly  Native  Safe to use near livestock  Extremely long-living, with some Hawthorn hedging identified as being centuries old  Ideal as an informal hedge, but can also be trimmed to a neat shape for a formal hedge  Good for hedges of 1m up to 10m  Quite fast-growing  If you are claiming a farm grant, you need to use the bare root 45/60cm 2-year-old plants planted at 6 per metre (grant rules)  All the plants on this page are grown in Britain  Available as a bare root plant (November to April), and as cell-grown and pot-grown plants, which are available all year round Please contact us by phone (or email us at hello@hedgenursery.co.uk) if you have any questions, would like any advice, or if your order is likely to exceed £1000 - we may be able to offer a better price than the online price.  We have experienced horticulturists answering calls and emails, and we’re always very happy to help.

Hazel hedge plants (Corylus avellana)

Hazel (Corylus avellana) hedging plant summary Extremely good for wildlife UK Native Good in full sun or partial shade Good in normal or damp soils A key component of mixed native hedges Coppicing produces useful, flexible branches for fencing, plant supports, etc Eligible for farm grants if you plant our 45/60cm 2-year-old bare root plants at 6 per metre (grant rules).  Grown from seed in fertile Herefordshire soil Hazel bare root plants are available in the dormant season (November to April), and cell-grown and pot-grown plants year-round Please contact us by phone (or you can email us at hello@hedgenursery.co.uk) if you have any questions, would like any advice, or if your order is likely to come to over £1000 - we may be able to offer a better price than the online price.  We have experienced horticulturists answering calls and emails and we’re always very happy to help.

Serviceberry hedge plants (Amelanchier canadensis) AKA Snowy Mespilus

Amelanchier (Serviceberry or Juneberry) hedging plant or tree sapling summary Profuse pretty white flowers in spring Edible red fruits in late summer good Autumn leaf colour Good in damp soils Non-native Amelanchier is also suitable to use as a hedgerow tree (planting density 1 every 5-10m) or in woodland creation (planting density 1 every 2-3sqm) but please bear in mind that this is not a native species   Please contact us by phone (or you can email us at hello@hedgenursery.co.uk) if you have any questions, would like any advice, or if your order is likely to come to over £1000 - we may be able to offer a better price than the online price.  We have experienced horticulturists answering calls and emails and we’re always very happy to help.